IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act
Summary
IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act This bill directs the Social Security Administration (SSA) to produce and make available at no cost to certain individuals in the United States an identification (ID) for the purpose of allowing such individuals to satisfy ID requirements. Such ID must include a photograph and specified information, as well as security features. It shall be valid for a 10-year period. To receive an ID, an individual must be at least 14 years of age. The SSA must develop and implement a campaign to educate the public with respect to the ID, including how an individual can receive and use it. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) must develop and implement a process that enables individuals to apply for the ID through the USPS, including a process for a first-time ID and renewal, modeled after the process for passport applications. The bill establishes a Task Force on Federal Identification Cards for the purpose of determining the requirements to produce and make available the ID. The task force shall (1) issue a report on the requirements, including a requirement that the SSA and the USPS establish procedures to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of any information obtained with respect to individuals who seek assistance in obtaining the ID; and (2) develop and publish recommendations for voluntary best practices for nonprofit organizations and entities that provide services to vulnerable populations with respect to how such organizations and entities can assist individuals to obtain the ID.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2022
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President
Introduced Sep 14, 2022
Last action Sep 29, 2022
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Sep 14, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
lower
Sep 14, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sean Casten
DDemocratic
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
Co
Cori Bush
DDemocratic
Co
Dean Phillips
DDemocratic
Co
Donald M. Payne, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Earl Blumenauer
DDemocratic
Co
Karen Bass
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Gay Scanlon
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Tonko
DDemocratic
Co
Ritchie Torres
DDemocratic
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